The prescribing information for medications like Ozempic and Wegovy even includes warnings about the potential for acute kidney injury, particularly when patients become dehydrated
Lau, J., Bloch, P., Schffer, L., Pettersson, I., Spetzler, J., Kofoed, J., Madsen, K., Knudsen, L.B., McGuire, J., Steensgaard, D.B., Strauss, H.M., Gram, D.X., Knudsen, S.M., Nielsen, F.S., Thygesen, P., Reedtz-Runge, S., & Kruse, T
Possible Side Effects : Stomach discomfort, diarrhea, and nausea
Maccari, R
Other Effects: Potential immune modulation, anti-inflammatory properties suggested in some research, and effects on sebaceous glands through MC5R activation
Patients on metoprolol, glaucoma eye drops and propranolol are to be on alert for drug interactions